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2012 Hyundai Elantra Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has 90 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

Airbags
107
Electrical
103
Steering
90
Other
77
Engine
74
Brakes
57
Suspension
45
Powertrain
37
Tires
15
Speed Control
14
Visibility
14
Lights
13
Structure
11
Wheels
6
Fuel System
3

90

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 14, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Nov 6, 2024STEERING,WHEELSMy steering wheel started making loud rattling and clunking noise. This happened when I turned or sl...
Oct 1, 2024STEERINGSteering wheel locks up when trying to start car. Have to jiggle steering wheel to get it unlocked. ...
Sep 9, 2024STEERINGThe steering wheel is locking up and unable to turn key/ignition while parked. This has happened mul...
May 9, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINESince day 1. Brakes have failed. First recall took years. They “updated my software “ brakes still ...
Dec 1, 2023STEERINGThis problem, the imminent failure of a component connecting the steering wheel to the power steerin...
Nov 9, 2023STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESCar went off the road in the snow and was totalled. Brakes did not lock or vibrate to alert that the...
Sep 1, 2023STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while depre...
Aug 18, 2023STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERIt started around a month ago it's a thumping clicking sound in my steering wheel it's getting worse...
Aug 4, 2023STEERINGThe rubber coupler in the steering column has failed and is causing play in the steering wheel. This...
Apr 10, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel clunks side to side, then at 40 mph it vibrates bad. This is a major driving hazard. ...
Feb 21, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the steering wh...
Dec 20, 2022STEERINGThe issue is a thump in the steering column as you turn the steering wheel slightly from left to rig...
Jul 30, 2022STEERINGThe steering coupler is damaged and is causing unstable steering while driving. It’s causing the wh...
Jul 7, 2022STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy steering column makes a clicking noise and the cruise control comes on when it wants to also the ...
Apr 1, 2022STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an un...
Feb 21, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sterring wheel makes a noise and sounds crazy every time you tuen it back and fourth the windows...
Jan 5, 2022STEERINGWhen driving/start my car, the steering making sound and loosen as if the steering wheel is not stab...
Sep 1, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Jul 21, 2021STEERINGThe steering wheel became stiff and car was undrivable and I almost crashed.

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